Soundscape Overview
What is the project: You are creating a collage of sounds using Garage Band or another software. This collage sound of will form a soundscape for a specific place or theme. The sounds need to be specific and represent what you may hear in the specific place or event.
Example: Chosen theme is a “Forest Night”. The sounds you hear may include :
- A Wolf Howl
- Crickets
- Rushing Water
- Wind blowing
- Birds Chirping
- An Owl hooting
How to do it:
- Create a plan on a planning sheet. This should state the theme and around 20 specific sounds that will fit your project.
- Assemble the project in Garage Band. You will need to
- Add Garage Band loops
- Create your own sounds with original recordings
- Add effects and change virtual instruments for your sounds
- Mix you audio volume levels.
Considered Criteria and Objectives:
- A written plan
- Approximately 30 seconds long
- 5-10 audio tracks
- Around 20 loops/sound samples
- Some original recording
- Volume levels mixed
- Consistent theme or idea throughout
- Some effects or virtual instruments have been applied
Timeline:
- One class to plan and get started
- One class with minor overview and time to finish
Soundscape Planner
Name:
Theme of Soundscape:
List of Sounds (Be very specific)
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